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Mercy Care (AHCCCS) — Accepted

ABA Therapy with Mercy Care in Phoenix, AZ

Jigsaw Developmental Services accepts Mercy Care (AHCCCS) for ABA therapy — we verify your benefits at no cost

Does Mercy Care Cover ABA Therapy?

Yes. Mercy Care is an AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) managed care plan that covers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for eligible members with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. ABA therapy is a covered behavioral health benefit under AHCCCS for children who meet medical necessity criteria.

Jigsaw Developmental Services is an enrolled AHCCCS provider and accepts Mercy Care for ABA therapy services in Phoenix and the greater Phoenix metro area. We verify your child’s Mercy Care benefits at no cost and assist with any required prior authorization.

What Is Mercy Care?

Mercy Care is one of Arizona’s AHCCCS managed care organizations (MCOs). AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program. If your child is enrolled in AHCCCS and assigned to Mercy Care as their managed care plan, Jigsaw Developmental Services can provide ABA therapy services covered under their Mercy Care plan.

Not sure which AHCCCS plan your child has?

Your AHCCCS plan is listed on your member ID card and in your AHCCCS online account. If you’re unsure, contact our intake team and we’ll help you determine coverage. We also accept UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and Banner University Health Plans — the other major AHCCCS managed care plans in the Phoenix area.

What Mercy Care Covers for ABA Therapy

How to Start ABA Therapy with Mercy Care

  1. Contact our intake team

    Call (480) 999-5666 or submit our online form. Have your Mercy Care member ID card ready if possible.

  2. We verify your Mercy Care benefits

    We contact Mercy Care to confirm your child’s ABA therapy coverage and any authorization requirements — at no cost to you.

  3. Clinical assessment & authorization

    A BCBA assesses your child and we submit prior authorization to Mercy Care with the required clinical documentation.

  4. ABA therapy begins

    Once authorized, your child’s individualized program starts at our center, in your home, or at school as clinically indicated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mercy Care cover ABA therapy?

Yes. Mercy Care covers ABA therapy for eligible AHCCCS members with an ASD diagnosis who meet medical necessity criteria. We verify your specific benefits at no cost.

What is Mercy Care and how does it relate to AHCCCS?

Mercy Care is an AHCCCS managed care organization (MCO) in Arizona. AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program. Mercy Care manages and coordinates healthcare benefits for members assigned to their plan under AHCCCS.

Does Jigsaw Developmental Services accept Mercy Care?

Yes. We are an enrolled AHCCCS provider and accept Mercy Care for ABA therapy in Phoenix and the greater Phoenix area.

How do I know if my child has Mercy Care?

Your AHCCCS plan is listed on your member ID card and in your AHCCCS account at healthearizonaplus.gov. If you’re unsure, our intake team can help you identify your plan.

How do I start ABA therapy with Mercy Care?

Call us at (480) 999-5666 or submit our online intake form. We handle benefits verification and prior authorization with Mercy Care on your behalf.

Ready to Get Started with Mercy Care?

Contact our intake team today. We’ll verify your Mercy Care coverage and guide you through the next steps for your child.

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